Board rejects ballot challenge re Kansas lawmaker residency
Kansas State Objection Board rejected a challenge by the Kansas Equality Coalition claiming Rep. Jan Pauls did not have a valid residence in the 102nd District after moving to a vacant Hutchinson church. The panel also ruled against Democrat Larry Meeker whose candidacy paperwork was lost in the filing rush, leaving him to consider a write-in or independent bid.
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Johnson County
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County health priorities narrowed as dental access cut
Douglas County Health Steering Committee trimmed 13 areas to six with physical activity, alcohol abuse, mental health access, healthy foods, poverty, and job opportunities among them. Dental care was dropped after discussion, though executive director Julie Branstrom highlighted ongoing access barriers and ER visits for dental problems.
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Health reporter Karrey Britt editors WellCommons site
Health writer Karrey Britt serves as WellCommons editor and can be reached at 832 7190. She oversees health news coverage and maintains WellCommons online presence via Twitter at WellCommons.
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Free Parking Day Sweeps Downtown Shoppers
Lawrence residents enjoyed free parking along Massachusetts Street between Sixth and Ith streets as the Lawrence GiveBack program held Awareness Day. Meters and side streets were tagged free all day to support downtown shoppers.
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Parole hearing set for notable Douglas County convict Lipp
Joseph W. Lipp, 44, convicted in 1993 of drug possession and manufacturing, obstructing the legal process, and assaulting a police officer, with a 1986 robbery conviction, is eligible for parole in August. The Kansas Prison Review Board will hold a public comment session in Topeka, inviting input from victims and the public.
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Mubarak on life support after prison stroke
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, 84, was placed on life support after suffering a stroke in Torah Prison, amid reports of rapid health decline and a move to a Cairo military hospital. State agency MENA described him as clinically dead at arrival before defibrillation revived him.
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Three KU Professors Named New Distinguished Professors
Kansas University provost Jeff Vitter selected three faculty members as the universitys newest distinguished professors. The appointees are Jeff Aubé in medicinal chemistry Ann Cudd in philosophy and Maryemma Graham in English who will assume the roles at the start of the fall semester.
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Market snapshot Tuesday closes mixed across indices
The Dow at 9551 and Nasdaq 2929.76 edged higher while the S&P 500 rose to 1357.98. Bond futures dipped with the 30-year at 2.73 percent. Commodities showed corn 6.13, soybeans 14.34, wheat 6.70, oil 84.03, gold 1623.20, silver 28.37, platinum 1480.50.
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Oskaloosa Old Settlers Fest Opens With Traditions and New Beginnings
Oskaloosa holds its annual Old Settlers festival on Thursday through Saturday at the town square and courthouse lawn 300 Jefferson St. The 5 p.m. starts, 8 a.m. Saturday kickoff, and 6 p.m. parade headline events. Admission is free with carnival wristbands $18 Thursday and $20 Friday and Saturday. Riverbend Promenaders perform Thursday night. Sell Out covers Cash to Gaga on Friday.
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Fed may unveil new step after meeting in Washington
Fed expected to announce a new move to boost U.S. growth and investor confidence after a two day meeting. Analysts say options include lowering long term rates or signaling willingness to act if the economy weakens further. The Fed has kept the federal funds rate near zero since 2008 and plans to hold it there into 2014.
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